Roggenart European Bakery in Lakeview East, Chicago
A European bakery café in Lakeview East
Roggenart Chicago Halsted is a European bakery and café on the corner of Halsted Street and Cornelia Avenue in Lakeview East, Chicago. We serve croissants, pastries and breads made from scratch and baked in small batches every day, along with breakfast, lunch and espresso seven days a week, from 7 AM.
Roggenart began in Baltimore in 2017 and moved to Columbia, Maryland in 2018, with one purpose: to bring authentic European baking and café culture to America. In 2025 we opened our second Chicago café here on Halsted, a few blocks from Wrigley Field. The name means "the art of rye" in German, a nod to the European baking traditions behind everything in our pastry case.
Mornings here start with a flaky croissant and an iced latte or cappuccino. Regulars come back for the Bacon, Egg & Cheddar croissant, our avocado toast and the Almond Frangipane. At lunch we make sandwiches to order, along with fresh salads.
It's a place to slow down, the kind of café where people come to connect and reconnect. Settle in with your laptop, meet a neighbor over coffee, or grab breakfast before a game day at Wrigley. Feeding the office? Order ahead online and we'll have it packed and ready when you arrive.
What to order
- Almond FrangipaneOur signature croissant with sweet almond filling, topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
- Croissant RoyaleA flaky, crisp French pastry with a raspberry filling.
- Strawberry Custard CroissantVanilla custard and fresh-cut strawberries, finished with a chocolate drizzle.
- Spanakopita WeaveSpinach and feta woven into our croissant dough.
- Roggenart Signature SandwichBacon, egg, cheddar, tomato and avocado on our signature croissant.
- Egg Whites, Spinach & CheeseEgg whites, spinach and mozzarella on a croissant. A vegetarian favorite.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Holiday hours can differ. We post them on our Google listing.
Getting here
We're at 3500 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, on the corner of Halsted and Cornelia in Lakeview East, a few blocks from Wrigley Field.
What guests say
"What can i say… 5 out of 5. Love the food, love the coffee, love the service. Price point is right on and a great value for the quality."Mike L., Google, August 2026
"The atmosphere was cozy and a good spot to camp out and work if you need to. The server was also really nice and walked my to go order out to me while I waited at a table."Adam H., Google, November 2025
"We both got an iced latte and the bacon, egg, cheddar croissant breakfast sandwich and we could tell everything was fresh…"Chloe B., Google, March 2026
Frequently asked questions
What are Roggenart Chicago Halsted's hours?
We're open Monday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ and are posted on our Google listing.
Where exactly are you?
We're at 3500 N Halsted St, on the corner of Halsted and Cornelia in Lakeview East, a few blocks from Wrigley Field.
Can I work from the café?
Yes. Many guests settle in at our tables to work or study.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes. Vegetarian options include the Egg Whites, Spinach & Cheese sandwich and the Spanakopita Weave.
Can I order ahead or get catering?
Yes. Order online for pickup, or see our catering page for office breakfasts, meetings and events.
Do I need a reservation?
No. We're a counter-service café, so just walk in, order at the counter and grab a table.
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